Nokpaju
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Taste and aroma
Roasted grain · Dried persimmon · Plush chew · Gentle tannin
Pair with
galbi-tang (short rib soup) · modeum-jeon (assorted pancakes) · beoseot-jeongol (mushroom hot pot)
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Description
Pinesong Jumyeonggawon Brewery in Gyeongsangnam-do blends domestic glutinous and non-glutinous rice with nuruk for Nokpaju, a 15% brew with both Food Master designation and 2015 Visiting Brewery recognition. The dual-rice technique creates a texture that is plush from the glutinous component yet structured from the non-glutinous, giving it a satisfying chew without heaviness. The nose opens with roasted grain and a faint dried-persimmon sweetness. On the palate, the body is medium-full with graceful balance - sweetness and a gentle tannin from the nuruk co-exist without conflict, resolving into a moderately long, clean finish. Serve at 12-14°C alongside galbi-tang (short rib soup) where the rich bone broth and the rounded grain body complement each other, or with a plate of modeum-jeon (assorted pancakes) where the crispy textures benefit from the drink's smooth, slightly tannic wash.
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Ingredients
Korean Glutinous Rice, Non-glutinous Rice, Nuruk, Purified Water